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title: "UKRI-5940 MRC LMS Liquid Chromatrography"
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# UKRI-5940 MRC LMS Liquid Chromatrography

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a595bead-c514-40e7-b1f6-2778576841c0

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Liquid Chromatography to be used by the Medical Research Council's Laboratory of Molecular Biology. This contract falls under the category of repair and maintenance services and is awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific. The procurement method was a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th March 2026 and the contract period commencing on 20th March 2026 until 31st March 2026. The award value stands at £76,725.22 GBP, with the award status declared active as of 19th March 2026. The activities will be disbursed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for tech-focused businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those involved in chromatography technologies. Although not geared specifically towards SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust operating capacity in scientific instrumentation might find lucrative prospects in servicing such high-value contracts. The inclusion in such a framework agreement highlights potential for sustained engagements with prestigious institutions like UKRI. Businesses that offer competitive, high-quality maintenance services, or advanced technical support, stand well-positioned to capitalise on similar procurement endeavours in research and scientific domains.

## Notice

The provision of Liquid Chromatrography for MRC LMS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8da80f-0f21-457d-8e7e-ead4598b9b58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,725 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8da80f-0f21-457d-8e7e-ead4598b9b58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f8da80f-0f21-457d-8e7e-ead4598b9b58
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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